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Venue Address
Ouseburn Farm
Ouseburn Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 2PA
United Kingdom
Our team provides holistic experience, creative development and friendship for adults with learning disabilities/difficulties and ASD (Autistic Spectrum disorder). Our adult placements are at the centre of the work we do and the services we provide. All activities are inspired by and, indeed, take place in and around our working farmyard, gardens, cafe and popular visitor centre.
As a Placement Support Volunteer, you will provide individual assistance to people with learning difficulties/disabilities who attend the farm, by supporting them to accomplish their routine tasks. Our adult placements work in various areas of the farm, including livestock, horticulture, catering and cooking, arts and crafts, photography and creative arts. Volunteers are required to work directly with placements to assist in promoting skills development, lift their spirits and encourage independence by ensuring the process is enriching. Specific tasks will depend on the needs of the work area and abilities of the person with disability.
Skills needed
- Caring and positive nature
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Reliability and flexibility to work on a range of tasks
- Willing to commit to this role for at least 6 months for a minimum of one session per week
- Experience working within the disability sector (desirable but not essential)
- Experience in working in a community setting (desirable but not essential)
Benefits for the Volunteer
As well as making a difference to a locally loved community resource, set among the beautiful surroundings of The Ouseburn, this is a great opportunity to meet people from a wide variety of backgrounds and to gain experience of working as part of a small, dedicated team.
You will learn a lot about how we work with animals, the ethos here at Ouseburn Farm and absorbing, first-hand, the day-to-day life here.
As part of our promise to all of our volunteers, you will receive an introductory accredited Volunteer Induction as well as role specific training and support to help you carry out your
